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St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
All content by BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN
Linda Sandmel

“Crabby Linda” reveals her secret to a life of joy, love and why some call her “Crabby Linda”

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published December 3, 2024
St. Louis psychologist’s new book chronicles Vietnam veterans' journey from war to healing

St. Louis psychologist’s new book chronicles Vietnam veterans’ journey from war to healing

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 1, 2024
Landon and Brody Spielberg

These b’nai mitzvahs put the spotlight on those in need

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published July 25, 2024
Brian Feit, co-founder of the social marketing agency BMF, pictured with Thrive students in front of Webster Groves High School.

How marketing maven Brian Feit is making waves with celebrities and St. Louis students

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 9, 2024
Meet Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy, WashU's new power couple fueling connection and community growth

Meet Shlomo and Kyra Ashkanazy, WashU’s new power couple fueling connection and community growth

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 12, 2023
Nancy Wasserman Giannasi

Nancy Wasserman Giannasi won’t slow down, and that goes for her dog, too

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, Special To The Jewish Light
Published December 7, 2023
Family reunites after Madison’s return: Ken Pines, Chase Pines (14), Dylan Pines (19), Jennifer Pines, and Madison Pines (22).

Planes, trains, automobiles and a Bubbe: St. Louisan Madison Pines’ journey home from Israel

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 24, 2023
Daniel Sentell

Daniel Sentell begins new role as Coordinator for Jewish Community Employment Services

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 4, 2023
New Missouri mikvah turns tragedy into hope and a lasting legacy

New Missouri mikvah turns tragedy into hope and a lasting legacy

By Megan Rubenstein, Special to the Jewish Light
Published August 9, 2023
Photo info: From left to right are Karen Yoffie, Carol Berkin, Reva Davis, Candy Zemon. Elaine Spielberg and Sharon Schneider. Not pictured: Shirley Gorman and Lynda Kress. Photo credit: Art Zemon

The healing power of ‘Stitch and a Prayer’ blankets is helping many

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 4, 2022
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